Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileD.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro - Cottonwood Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A winery bistro where the wine list runs deep and the cocktails lean on the house product. Seasonal wine cocktails, flights, and a patio make it a solid stop for wine-focused drinking. The spirits program is small but sharp, anchored by Tumbleroot's local craft lineup.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Custom Flight to sample four wines, then move to a French 75, which swaps in Heritage Bellissimo and Tumbleroot gin for a local twist.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine club members get complimentary flights and member-only pricing, making it a natural fit for regulars. Visitors looking to explore New Mexico wines will find a broad selection.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is built on the winery's own award-winning wines, and the wine list spans from everyday pours to limited releases.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seasonal hand-crafted wine cocktails rotate, built on award-winning wines with fresh ingredients. The list includes a mimosa, French 75, peach bellini, and two sangrias, all priced at $12–$13, with pitchers at $38.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are built on the winery's own award-winning wines, giving them a local identity.
- — The menu rotates seasonally, offering limited-time creations that encourage return visits.
Standout selections
- — French 75 – Heritage Bellissimo, Tumbleroot gin, lemon juice, simple syrup ($13).
- — Red Sangria – Heritage Brut, 6·3·1 Canyon Five, strawberry puree, fruit juice (glass $13, pitcher $38).
Pricing: $12–$13 per glass; sangria pitchers $38
Wine
An extensive list covers red, white, rosé, sparkling, dessert, and limited releases, served by the glass, bottle, or in flights. Flight options include Custom, Minimal Intervention, Signature White, Signature Red, Heritage, and Sparkling.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection spans multiple styles and price points, from $8 glasses to $230 bottles.
- — Multiple flight options, including a Custom Flight, allow for guided exploration.
Standout selections
- — Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon – dry with blackberry jam, smoke, nutmeg, and integrated tannins (5oz $12).
- — 6•3•1 Signature Chenin Blanc – semi-dry with green apple, kiwi, and mineral notes (5oz $9).
- — Limited Release Petite Sirah – dark fruit, robust tannins, mocha (5oz $16).
Pricing: Glasses $8–$16; bottles $30–$230; flights $12–$15
Beer
Craft beer is listed at $7 at the Hervé Wine Bar in Santa Fe, with availability subject to change.
Menu strengths
- — A craft beer option exists at a modest price point.
Standout selections
- — Craft beer is available at Hervé Wine Bar in Santa Fe, with a price of $7.00 and availability subject to change.
Pricing: $7
Spirits
Craft spirits from Tumbleroot Distillery are featured, including Bourbon Whiskey, Cane Vodka, Agave Spirit Reposado, and High Desert Gin. They appear in cocktails or served neat/rocks, with cocktails at $12 and neat pours at $10.
Menu strengths
- — A focused lineup of Tumbleroot craft spirits gives the program a local, artisanal angle.
- — Spirits are available neat/rocks or in cocktails, offering flexibility.
Standout selections
- — Honey Gin & Tonic – Tumbleroot high desert gin, honey simple syrup, white rock tonic, lemon ($12).
- — Moscow Mule – Tumbleroot cane vodka, Barritts ginger beer, lime ($12).
Pricing: Cocktails $12; neat/rocks $10; mixed drinks $9
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